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In the center of the city there are monuments to admirals Nakhimov, Lazarev, Kornilov and Istomin. Not far from the city center there is a Museum of heroic defense of Sevastopol in 1854-1855 (Panorama) and Malakhov Hill, and the Museum Complex of Diorama devoted to the second defense of the hero-city in 1941-1942.
Famous Hersoness Tavrichesky is an ancient historic landmark. It is a city-state which was founded in V century BC. This ancient town is considered to be the cradle of Christianity as Prince Vladimir of Kiev was baptized right there in 989 AD. Several medieval cave towns’ fortresses can be visited in the environs of Sevastopol. The city has a lot of churches and churches-monuments devoted to the Crimean War. Each centimeter of Sevastopol land is impregnated with history.
In the past few years Sevastopol has become a large tourist attraction on the Black Sea coastline. New hotels, leisure centers, casinos, bars, fine restaurants, bars have been being built. There is a good reason for all that. Sevastopol is located on the south west coast of the Black Sea, which means there are wonderful beaches, air, good for health, a lot of sun and warm sea. All these make it a perfect holiday destination. Moreover, Sevastopol is a unique historical centre of the Crimea. Its heroic history has been kept beyond the reach of tourists for a long time.

This is the most favourable sightseeing tour around Sevastopol. All the prominent sights are covered within short time at minimal expense.
This route is recommended for a walking tour including public transport. The slogan is Have maximum impressions at a minimal expense!

Historical Boulevard	back
In commemoration of the 50^th anniversary of the first defense of Sevastopol the Panorama, created by a master of battle painting Frantz Rubo, was opened to the public. The territory of the 4^th bastion now is a picturesque park with numerous monuments known as Historical Boulevard.
opening hours: daily, twenty-four hours
by transport: to the stop Ushakova square trolley bus - 12,13, route bus - 12, 20, 17, 2, 22
the journey takes: on foot - 15 min by bus - 10 min
the seeing takes: 1,5 hours
admission: free

Panorama	back
Panorama contains the canvas devoted to the first assault of Sevastopol on June 6, 1855, by English and French troops.
opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 till 17:30
by transport: to the stop Ushakova square, Historical Boulevard trolley bus - 12,13, route bus - 12, 20, 17, 2, 22
the journey takes: on foot - 15 min by bus - 10 min
the seeing takes: 20-25 min
admission: 2.00$ - adults 1,20$ - children 1,60$ - students

Museum of Black Sea Navy	back
Heroic history of the Black Sea Navy from the heroic deed of brig Mercury till nowadays is displayed in the museum, which was opened to the public in 1869.
opening hours: from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 till 17:00
by transport: to the stop DOF trolley bus - 12, route bus - 12
the journey takes: from the stop Ushakova square by bus -5 min. on foot -15 min
the seeing takes: 30-40 min
admission: 1.00$

Nakhimova square, the Duke Dock	back
Nakhimova square is the main square in Sevastopol and the Duke Dock is a hallmark of the city. Boats to the Northern Side and Inkerman run from here. You can book a sailing tour around Sevastopol bays and watch ships, submarines, etc.
opening hours: daily, twenty-four hours
by transport: to the stop Nakhimova square trolley bus 12, 13, 20
the journey takes: from the stop DOF by bus - 3 min. on foot- 5 min.
the seeing takes: 30-40 мин.
admission: free

Primorsky Boulevard	back
Primorsky Boulevard is the historical center of Sevastopol as well as the most favourite pleasure place for inhabitants and visitors.
opening hours: daily
by transport: to the stop Nakhimova square trolley bus 12, 13, 20
the journey takes: on foot 3 min.
the seeing takes: 1,5-2 hours
admission: free

Monument to the Scuttled Ships	back
Monument to the Scuttled Ships is the most famous monument of Sevastopol. It is a hallmark of the city. English and French Fleets, reached Sevastopol in September 1854, was far stronger and much more equipped than the Black Sea Fleet. In order not to let them get in the harbour seven ships were scuttled across the fairway, and in February 1855 there were six more ships. While leaving the Southern Side in August (September) 1855 Russian troops had to scuttle all the rest of the ships.
opening hours: every day
by transport: to the stop Nakhimova square
the journey takes: on foot 3 min.
the seeing takes: 10 min.
admission: free

Aquarium Museum	back
One of the first aquariums in the world. It was founded in 1897. You can watch bright coral fish, firefish and piranhas, sharks and rays, turtles, lizards, snakes. The unique composition includes over 200 species which are demonstrated in 31 aquariums and the central pool.
opening hours: from 9:00 till 19:00
by transport: to the stop Nakhimova square
the journey takes: 5 min.
the seeing takes: guided - 40 min., without a guide – unlimited
admission: 4$ - adults 1,4$ - children

Aquarium	back
A show with trained dolphins as performers is a great chance to learn a lot about these amazing animals as well as unique opportunity to communicate with them after the show.
opening hours: from 9:00 till 18:00
by transport: to the stop Lazareva square
the journey takes: from the stop Nakhimova square by bus - 5 min. on foot - 10 min.
the show lasts: 50 min.
admission: 5$ - adults 2$ - children

Museum of Paintings named after Kroshitsky	back
Canvas of Italian Renaissance and of outstanding masters such as Kramskoy, Levitan, Shishkin, Aivazovsky are displayed.
opening hours: from Wednesday to Monday from 11:00 till 18:00
by transport: to the stop Lazareva square
the journey takes: from the stop Nakhimova square by trolleybus - 5 min. on foot- 10 min.
the seeing takes: 25-30 min
admission: 0.6$ - adult 0.2$ - child

Vladimir Cathedral	back
Designed in Byzantine style the cathedral became the burial-vault of the admirals who were the main leaders of the defense of Sevastopol during the Crimean War: M.Lazarev, V.Kornilov, V.Istomin, P.Nakhimov.
opening hours: daily from 6:00 till 22:00
by transport: to the stop Lazareva square
the journey takes: from the stop Nakhimova square by trolley bus - 5 min. on foot - 10 min.
the seeing takes: 15-20 min
admission: free

Malakhov Hill	back
This place is the heart of the defense of the city in 1854-1855. There are memorials to British, French, Turkish soldiers, the monument to the heroes-submariners.
opening hours: every day
by transport: to the stop Malakhov Hill from the city center trolley bus -7,17,20, route bus - 7,107,26,104.
the journey takes: 25-30 min from the city center
the sightseeing takes: 1,5 hours
admission: free

Sapun Mountain	back
The museum complex situated on the mountain is devoted to the Great Patriotic War. The Museum of Diorama deals with the second defense of Sevastopol 1941-1942 The expositions in the open air include the models of the weapons and equipment (tanks, artillery, military naval armaments) and also the models of captured German weapons.
opening hours: every day
by transport: to the stop Sapun Mountain bus № 1
the journey takes: by bus - 30 min.
the seeing takes: 1,5-2 hours
admission: free

Khersoness Tavrichesky	back
On the ground of ancient Khersoness you can see monuments of several epochs: strict Greek temples, high Byzantine basilicas, Vladimir Cathedral.
opening hours: every day
by transport: to the stop Khersoness or Dmitriya Ulianova trolley bus - 2, route bus - 2, 22
the journey takes: from the city center by bus - 25-30 min.
the sightseeing takes: 2-2,5 hours
admission: 1.4$ - adults, 0.8$ - children, guided - 2$

Cape Fiolent	back
Georgievsky Monastery, Yashmovy Beach (the most beautiful one in the Crimea) Cape Fiolent is one of the most picturesque place in Sevastopol which attracts by its wonderful beach and its rich history as well.
opening hours: every day
by transport: trolley bus-2, route bus-2 to the stop Square of 50years of the USSR from the stop Square of 50years of the USSR trolley bus 19 or route bus 19 to the last stop Cape Fiolent
the journey takes: by bus - 40 min.
the sightseeing takes: 30-40 min.
admission: free

Balaklava, Genoese fortress	back
Balaklava is a modern part of Sevastopol which earlier was an independent town with over 2500-year history. There you can walk along the restored sea front, have a meal in one of nice cafes, which are well-known for their delicious fish dishes, watching numerous yachts in the bay, or walk up the mountain to the ancient fortress ruins.
opening hours: every day
by transport: trolley bus – 12, 17, 20, 2, route bus-2,12,20,17,2, to the stop 5 kilometer then bus 9, route bus - 9 to the stop Balaklava Center.
the journey takes: on the whole- 50 min.
the sightseeing takes: 2-2,5 hours
admission: free

Balaklava, object Shelter	back
The unique military installation of the time of cold war, underground base of submarines division with the repair plant, baker’s and so on, and so forth, which is supposed to survive a 100 kilotons nuclear explosion.
opening hours: from 10:00 till 17:00 from Wednesday to Sunday
by transport: trolleybus - 12, 17, 20, 2, route bus -2,12,20,17,26 to the stop 5 kilometer then bus 9, route bus - 9 to the stop Balaklava Center then on foot- for 10 min
the journey takes: by bus - 50 min and on foot - 10 min
the sightseeing takes: 1 hour
admission: 2.00$

Saint Klimentovsky Monastery	back
In the environs of Inkerman there are such historical places as the mouth of the River Chernaya, where the most bloody battle of the first defense of Sevastopol took place; Calamita fortress; Inkerman Monastery.
opening hours: every day
by transport: from the stop 5 kilometer by route bus 103 to Inkerman
the journey takes: by bus - 10 min.
the sightseeing takes: 2-3 hours
admission: free